The gift of a true community: ‘Everybody takes care of everybody’

After moving into their new home in Lenexa’s The Reserve in May, Julie English and her husband, Joel English, Jr., are starting their holiday planning by debating a big question.

“We’re figuring out where to put our Christmas tree,” she said. “I’m excited!”

The English family opted to purchase a new home in The Reserve after noticing the community’s model home while out on a drive. Now, tucked away on their quiet cul-de-sac homesite, they’re ready to celebrate not only the holidays, but also an exciting new arrival. Julie and Joel are expecting their second child on New Year’s Day!

Thanks to Inspired Homes’ quality construction and spacious floor plans, the English family will have all of the space and features they need to accommodate their growing family.

“The stand out was the quality of the workmanship,” Julie said. “They just think of everything as far as options.”

There’s no better time than the holiday season to celebrate home and family. And for prospective buyers eager to start 2019 in a new home, Inspired Homes has an exciting selection of move-in ready homes available in Lee’s Summit, Olathe and Lenexa.

In The Reserve, choose from three move-in ready homes that range from three to four bedrooms and each offer three bathrooms. Additionally, three homes will be completed in the coming weeks, an ideal option for prospective buyers who want a slightly longer timeline. They include reverse 1½-story and two-story layouts with three to five bedrooms and three to four bathrooms. Prices start in the mid-$300,000s.

For those who would prefer to work side-by-side with Inspired Homes on a personalized floor plan, Vista at The Reserve offers a beautiful selection of large homesites that are centrally located in the community and can accommodate three-car garages.

Kessler Ridge at New Longview, located next to the historic Longview Farm in Lee’s Summit, blends past and present in a welcoming, walkable community that’s near shops, dining and a world-class movie theatre. Several move-in ready homes await in Kessler Ridge, including reverse 1½-story and two-story floor plans. Prices start in the mid-$300,000s and many of the homes include three-car garages.

“I love the story of renovating the Longview Farm land,” said Kessler Ridge resident Katharine Achor. “I’m a horse person, and I’d love to see one of those historic barns open to horses again.”

In a prime Olathe location that’s near Lake Olathe and the Prairie Highlands golf course, Huntford beckons with an eye-catching array of homes that passers-by can’t help but notice. That included Jerri and Randy Crawford, who moved into Huntford after driving by the community and marveling at the quality construction.

“It was less than a month from when we wanted to buy the home until we were moved into Huntford,” Randy said. “It’s been a really great experience.”

Prospective buyers who want to follow Randy and Jerri’s lead can choose from several move-in ready homes that range in size from 2,191 to 2,932 square feet. The mix of reverse 1½-story and two-story layouts each offer four bedrooms and 2½ to three bathrooms. Prices start in the upper $300,000s.

Kensington Farms resident Vicki Ozburn described the Lee’s Summit community as “the best of both worlds. There’s farm land nearby, yet you can drive to the center of the city in a matter of minutes.”

Ozburn and her family love Kensington Farms so much, in fact, that when they needed a larger home, they opted to move within the neighborhood and work with Inspired Homes to build a two-story Merryvale floor plan with a finished lower level.

The Merryvale is one of several move-in ready floor plans available now in Kensington Farms. The selection also includes two coveted ranch layouts, each with 1,505 square feet, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Prices start in the upper $200,000s.

No matter which Inspired Homes neighborhood or floor plan you choose, you’ll be giving yourself more than the gift of a new home: you’ll have the lasting joy that comes from being part of a true community.

“A lot of families are moving in with kids around my son’s age, as well as new babies,” Julie said. “And when we moved in, our next door neighbor asked me for my phone number just to check on me and see if I need anything. Everybody takes care of everybody here.”